GamesIndustry.biz's Top Features of 2025: A Year in Review

As the year draws to a close, we're taking a moment to highlight some of the standout features from GamesIndustry.biz in 2025. From in-depth interviews with industry leaders to analysis of the year's biggest trends, we've covered it all. We spoke with key figures behind some of 2025's most notable games, including Tonda Ros, creator of Blue Prince, and the teams behind Dispatch and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. We also examined the impact of major releases on studios' plans, such as the postponement of Demonschool due to the impending launch of Hollow Knight: Silksong. Additionally, we looked ahead to upcoming titles, including Quantic Dream's unexpected foray into MMOs with Spellcasters Chronicles and Neon Giant's continued exploration of cyberpunk with No Law. Our coverage also included reactions from industry leaders on significant events like the shock buyout of EA, the rebranding of GDC, and the surprise delay of GTA 6. Furthermore, we delved into the shortage of Switch 2 development kits, the inner workings of Metacritic, and the implications of the UK's Online Safety Act on games and websites. Other topics we explored include the BAFTA Games Awards judging process, the challenges of layoffs, and the growth of open-source engines like Godot. We also investigated the trend of transmedia in gaming, the success of smaller games on Steam, and the emergence of VR natives. Our features also touched on the move towards unionization in the games industry, the latest developments in game tech, and the evolving landscape of game publishing. Throughout the year, we had the opportunity to speak with numerous company heads, including Playstack's Harvey Elliott, Build A Rocket Boy's Leslie Benzies, and Atari's Wade Rosen. We also looked back at gaming's past, discussing the importance of preserving classic games and the challenges of doing so. As we look to the future, we're excited to see what's in store for the games industry and will continue to provide in-depth coverage of the latest developments.